Explore India's greatest treasures, as you visit the timeless Taj Mahal, seek the graceful Bengal tiger and witness a holy rite beside the Ganges- all while staying in royal palaces-turned-luxury hotels.

A&K Advantages

Experience the glorious Taj Mahal at sunrise and sunset

Stay in former palaces, including iconic royal residences
such as the lavish Taj Lake Palace in Udaipur and the grand
Rambagh Palace in Jaipur

Set out on a private safari in Panna National Park, home to
the elusive Bengal tiger

Enjoy a Scenic Sundowner after a private sunset boat cruise
on Lake Pichola in Udaipur

Observe priests performing an Aarti ceremony on the banks
of the Holy Ganges

The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai

Pool

The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai

Harbour Bar

The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai

Luxury Grand Sea View Room

The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai

Luxury Grand Sea View Room Bathroom

Mumbai | The Gateway of India

Explore the city’s classic sites, including the Gateway of India,
an 85-foot-high arch whose design reflects India’s Muslim and
Hindu traditions. Visit the Prince of Wales Museum and Mani
Bhawan, a museum dedicated to the life and works of Mahatma
Gandhi. Next, see the Dhobi Ghat, the largest open-air laundry
in the world and a wonderfully colorful spectacle to behold.
Tonight, enjoy a welcome dinner alongside fellow guests.

The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai

The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai

The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai

Lobby

The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai

Zodiac Grill

The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai

Masala Kraft Restaurant

The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai

Pool

The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai

Harbour Bar

The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai

Luxury Grand Sea View Room

The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai

Luxury Grand Sea View Room Bathroom

Mumbai to Udaipur | Temples of Elephanta Island

This morning, privately cruise Mumbai Harbour to Elephanta
Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the island’s
world-renowned temples, which are carved directly out of
the basalt rock and filled with ornamental statues, pillars and
friezes. Later this afternoon, fly to Udaipur and check in to your
romantic hotel. After settling in, take in the magnificent views
of the City Palace and Jag Mandir Palace from your hotel, and
stroll its tranquil interior courtyard gardens — an idyllic place
for relaxing and enjoying the evening.

Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur

Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur

Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur

Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur

Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur

Neel Kamal Restaurant

Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur

Spa Massage Room

Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur

Pool

Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur

Terrace

Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur

Luxury Room

Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur

Luxury Room

Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur

Palace Room

Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur

Palace Room

Udaipur | Cruise to Jag Mandir

Visit the City Palace, a marble complex of palaces and galleries
that offers unforgettable views of the lake and its surroundings.
Take a tour of the Crystal Gallery in Fateh Prakash
Palace, and stroll through Sahelion Ki Bari (Garden of the
Maids of Honor). Pay a visit to a local painting school; later,
embark on a private cruise to Jag Mandir, a marble palace on
an island in Lake Pichola, followed by a Scenic Sundowner.
The next morning, journey out of town for an excursion to
Delwara and visit two important temple complexes: Eklingji,
dedicated to Shiva, and deserted Nagda, built to honor Lord
Vishnu. After lunch, return to Udaipur to enjoy the remainder
of your afternoon at leisure.

Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur

Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur

Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur

Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur

Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur

Neel Kamal Restaurant

Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur

Spa Massage Room

Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur

Pool

Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur

Terrace

Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur

Luxury Room

Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur

Luxury Room

Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur

Palace Room

Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur

Palace Room

Jaipur | The Amber Fort

This morning, fly to Jaipur and check in to your hotel, the former
residence of the Maharajah of Jaipur. Later, explore the City Palace,
a unique and arresting complex of several palaces, pavilions,
gardens and temples. Located within the palace’s gates is the
Mubarak Mahal, or “Auspicious Palace,” which contains textiles
including the royal formal costumes, sanganeri block prints,
Kashmiri pashminas and silk saris. Then, visit Jantar Mantar, an
open-air array of astronomical instruments. The next day, view the
Palace of the Winds — built for the women of the royal household
to observe street life without being seen. Proceed to explore the
beautiful Mughal-style Amber Fort. This red sandstone and marble
palace is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Rambagh Palace, Jaipur

Rambagh Palace, Jaipur

Rambagh Palace, Jaipur

Rambagh Palace, Jaipur

Rambagh Palace, Jaipur

Lobby

Rambagh Palace, Jaipur

Rajput Room Restaurant

Rambagh Palace, Jaipur

Spa Treatment Room

Rambagh Palace, Jaipur

Jiva Grande Spa

Rambagh Palace, Jaipur

Pool

Rambagh Palace, Jaipur

Pool

Rambagh Palace, Jaipur

Polo Bar

Rambagh Palace, Jaipur

Palace Room

Agra | Visions of the Taj Mahal

Drive to Agra, observing the colorful rural life of Rajasthan
on your journey. Upon arrival, catch your first glimpse of the
breathtaking Taj Mahal from your luxurious room. Visit the Taj
Mahal in the late afternoon, as the setting sun bathes it in a soft
orange glow. Return the next morning, when the rising sun lends
a warm pink tint to its marble face. Visit the Agra Fort, once the
prison of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, who built the Taj Mahal
after the death of his beloved wife. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure
or choose to explore Fatehpur Sikri. Built in the 16th century and
later abandoned, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is a fairy-tale
ghost city of delicately carved sandstone.

Cottage

Pashan Garh, A Taj Safari Lodge

Cottage Bedroom

Pashan Garh, A Taj Safari Lodge

Cottage Bedroom

Pashan Garh, A Taj Safari Lodge

Cottage Bathroom

Panna National Park | Tiger Tracking

After a morning at leisure, transfer from your lodge to Panna
National Park for a game drive in a four-wheel-drive vehicle,
spotting crocodiles or perhaps the elusive Bengal tiger. Tonight,
enjoy an Indian cooking demonstration, as a chef prepares local
delicacies for dinner.

Pashan Garh, A Taj Safari Lodge

Pashan Garh, A Taj Safari Lodge

Dining

Pashan Garh, A Taj Safari Lodge

Lounge

Pashan Garh, A Taj Safari Lodge

Cottage

Pashan Garh, A Taj Safari Lodge

Cottage Bedroom

Pashan Garh, A Taj Safari Lodge

Cottage Bedroom

Pashan Garh, A Taj Safari Lodge

Cottage Bathroom

Khajuraho/Varanasi | India’s Holiest City

Drive to Khajuraho to see all of life — joy, love, divinity, war —
depicted in detail on every inch of its 85 Hindu and Jain temples.
Then, fly to Varanasi, a city of more than a thousand temples and
shrines, sacred to Hindus and Buddhists. At dusk, beside the
Ganges River, witness the Aarti ceremony. Chanted prayers and
rhythmic drumming fill the air as you watch lantern-bearing
priests bid the gods and goddesses a restful slumber.

The Gateway Hotel Ganges, Varanasi

The Gateway Hotel Ganges, Varanasi

The Gateway Hotel Ganges, Varanasi

The Gateway Hotel Ganges, Varanasi

Lobby

The Gateway Hotel Ganges, Varanasi

Varuna Restaurant

The Gateway Hotel Ganges, Varanasi

Dining

The Gateway Hotel Ganges, Varanasi

Pool

The Gateway Hotel Ganges, Varanasi

Executive Room

Varanasi/Delhi | Private Sunrise River Cruise

Rise early for a private sunrise cruise on the Ganges River
to observe activity along the ghats (stone steps leading down
to the river), where locals and pilgrims cleanse themselves,
literally and spiritually. Later, fly to Delhi for a farewell
dinner.

The Oberoi, New Delhi

The Oberoi, New Delhi

Lobby

The Oberoi, New Delhi

BaoShuan Chinese Restaurant

The Oberoi, New Delhi

Omya Indian Restaurant

The Oberoi, New Delhi

Threesixty° Restaurant

The Oberoi, New Delhi

Pool

The Oberoi, New Delhi

Indoor Pool

The Oberoi, New Delhi

Lounge

The Oberoi, New Delhi

Rooftop Bar

The Oberoi, New Delhi

Rooftop Bar

The Oberoi, New Delhi

The Club Bar

The Oberoi, New Delhi

Premier Plus Bathroom

The Oberoi, New Delhi

Premier Plus Room

Delhi | Exploring the Old and the New

Visit the great Jama Masjid, the most important mosque in
India. Completed in 1656, its two minarets, made from red
sandstone and white marble, each stand 131 feet tall. Then, set
off on an exciting rickshaw ride through the carts and stalls of
Chandni Chowk bazaar, one of the oldest and busiest markets in
Old Delhi. Like Jama Masjid, it dates to the era of Shah Jahan,
and today is a vital part of everyday life here — frequented by
locals and a must-see destination for visitors. After lunch, tour
New Delhi, including Humayun’s Tomb, the last resting place of
an esteemed 16th-century Mughal emperor and an architectural
precursor of the Taj Mahal.

Explore Dubai: Stopover Package

Add a Remarkable Stopover to Your Journey
Take advantage of an incredible opportunity to fly one of the
world’s premier airlines at exclusive preferred business and
first-class rates, and spend two nights in Dubai before or after
your journey.

Fly glamorous Emirates to Dubai and check in to your luxury
hotel. Discover the best of this dazzling city, viewing its remarkable
architecture, visiting the Spice Market and colorful shops at the
Deira Gold Souk, and ascending the Burj Khalifa, the world’s
tallest skyscraper. On the last day, continue on to your journey
or board your flight home.

Tiqri Restaurant

Taj Santacruz, Mumbai

Rivea Restaurant

Taj Santacruz, Mumbai

Fitness Center

Taj Santacruz, Mumbai

Pool

Taj Santacruz, Mumbai

Luxury Room

Taj Santacruz, Mumbai

Luxury City View Room

Fly to Kochi, and then travel overland to Alleppey,
where you board a boat to your accommodation in Kumarakom.
This evening, enjoy dinner. The next day, witness the prolific
bird population along Vembanad Lake. Cruise to Spice
Plantation Farmhouse for lunch with its owner.

Dwarika's Hotel, Kathmandu

Dwarika's Hotel, Kathmandu

Lobby

Dwarika's Hotel, Kathmandu

Pancha Kosha Himalayan Spa

Dwarika's Hotel, Kathmandu

Heritage Junior Suite

Set out to see Durbar Square and Teleju Temple.
Continue to Swayambhunath, one of the world’s oldest Buddhist
shrines. The next day, see Pashupatinath Temple, the most
sacred Hindu temple in Nepal. Walk with Tibetan pilgrims at
Boudhanath stupa. Explore Bhaktapur, the “City of Devotees.”
View Mount Everest by air. Tonight, gather for dinner.

Special Offer Terms & Conditions

Offer subject to availability and can be withdrawn at any time. Select cabin suite categories are not eligible. Cannot be combined with Marco Polo Club single supplement discount or any other single supplement discounts.

Deposit & Cancellation

Payment Schedule Deposit Per Person at Time of Booking: $1,000 (full-payment if within 90 days of departure)
Final Payment Due: 90 days prior to departure

Cancellation Fees Per Person – Main Group Journeys and related Group Pre/Post Tour Extensions 91 days prior to departure or more: $500
90-61 days prior to departure: 20% of program price
60-31 days prior to departure: 50% of program price
30 days prior to departure or less: 100% of the program price

Payment Schedule -Holiday Departures (Dec 12, 17, 19, 2018)

Deposit Per Person at Time of Booking: $1,000 (full-payment if within 120 days of departure)
Final Payment Due: 120 days prior to departure

Cancellation Fees Per Person - Main Group Journey and Related Group Pre/Post Tour Extensions
121 days prior to departure or more: $500
120-91 days prior to departure: 20% of program price
90-61 days prior to departure: 50% of program price
60 days prior to departure or less: 100% of the program price

Cancellations must be received in writing. Additional terms and fees apply to Internal Air, Extra Services and Partial Room cancellations.